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As a young trainer I was often bemused by the pronouncements of some of the older and wiser fitness instructors at the gymnasium where I worked: “you don’t need weights to build muscles” some of them used to say “body weight training is the way forwards”. I used to laugh inwardly and think that they were quite mad! As I have developed my knowledge and worked with hundreds of clients I have begun to revise my views. It is not so much the weight we are lifting, it is how we are lifting it and the effect that this is placing on our bodies- the intensity of the resistance. Some of the most impressive physiques on the planet have been built using bodyweight training. There is nothing new in using the body’s weight as a form of resistance through suspension. In fact, rope training drills have been around since the early 1800s. Suspension training, as the name suggests, entails using devices such as cables, straps, pulleys, harnesses, and ropes to allow the body to leverage its own weight against a fixed point. In the 1990s and 2000s, several prominent fitness trainers realised the potential of this approach to strength and conditioning. The products they developed included TRX (Randy Hetrick, former Navy Seal), FKPro (Mark Hammond, former UK football coach), and the aeroSling ELITE made in Germany. The advocates of Suspension Training have always maintained that, in addition to building strength in the active muscles, it develops core strength, and joint stability. These are advantages which should help us perform better in our daily activities, and be less likely to encounter injury. Equally, there are some concerns within the Sport Science community that individuals who are too weak may not have the base stability levels needed to support their own bodyweight in such a dynamic way- these people may not...

Treadmill desks – are they the answer to weight problems caused by sedentary behaviour at work? Quite often if you have a desk job, the body parts that get any type of real exercise are your fingers. Dr. James Levine, a researcher at the Mayo Clinic and co-author of “Move a Little Lose a Lot”, says that people are to built to walk, so it is natural to be upright and in motion even while at a computer. Vertical desks that can be personalised for the indivdual user, moved anywhere in the office, cheaper than a cubicle and the user’s needs can be accomadated easily if they prefer to walk, stand or sit at the treadmill desk. Depending on your age, sex and body type, a typical 1 mph stroll can burn between 100 – 130 calories per hour. Imagine using a treadmill desk at work, during a year this can result in a potential weight loss of up to 40 lbs per year based on an 8 hour day. James Levine spends his entire work day on his feet! But it’s not just about weight loss, it is also about being sharper, more responsive and feeling more invigorated during the day. Many people feel sluggish when sat in a chair for hours on end and even though we are advised to get up and stretch for around 10 minutes each hour, many people tend to plough on through the day. As health costs are rising in companies, any strategy to help increase the levels of physical activity in the workplace are going to be welcome. The treadmill desk fitness machine is a fabulous invention but if you don’t feel like making the leap just yet, you could start using a fitness ball instead of a chair as they demand constant contraction and relaxation of the muscles in order...

Toning Trainers Review The adverts show gorgeous ladies dancing around in trainers with specially shaped soles, but are these shoes just a gimmick? They are designed to shape up the legs as you walk, however according to Sarah Pritts – MD: of family and community medicine, the claims are a little steep: “Other than studies from the manufacturing companies, there have been no reports showing that these shoes increase weight loss or calorie burn.” They originated as therapy shoes for people with ankle injuries. As the rocker sole creates instability, the muscles around the ankle are forced to work harder as the wearer walks to maintain balance, thus strengthening them. Dr Pritts says that these shoes are safe as long as the wearer doesn’t already have a gait problem or injury. However, she also adds that although walking is a great cardio exercise, one still needs to carry out strength training exercises to maintain a fitness program – such as this 7-day exercise plan. When pulling on these toning trainers for the first time, pace yourself as it is recommended to build up strength before building up to a walking time of about 30 minutes. Also do consult with a physical therapist or physician beforehand if you are in any doubt of the safety of these shoes. Dr Pritts adds a warning though; ladies used to wearing high heels tend to have a shorter achilles tendon and the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles can be tighter. The toning trainers can increase the range of motion in the leg and stretch these areas; in severe cases they can be overstretched which can lead to a rupture or tear of the tendon. Speaking of brands, I would say that if you prefer one brand over another, then stick with that one when choosing your toning trainers. One of my clients is used...